Connor has been asking me for weeks now for camera lessons. The other night the light and the time was right, so I loaded him up with my back up camera and loaded Maddie up with my point and shoot and we learned all about composition and focus…

Connor couldn’t get over the joy of hearing the shutter click and he loved thinking of creative shots to take in our back yard.

Madeline got in on the action too with her pink point and shoot.

And I, of course, can not resist her…

Or the blueberries…or my amazing husband….

I taught the kids about finding interesting details to photograph…like this horse hitch post in our neighborhood (yes, it is for horse and buggies!)

It was so much fun, goofing around with my kids, teaching them about composition, light and focus. It was heartwarming to hear their questions about my passion and understanding when I explained things to them.
But for me the best part of the night was this moment right here:
